About Christopher M.
Christopher M. Patterson combines formal training in accounting with a long legal résumé. He is an attorney admitted in state and federal courts who also holds a Certified Public Accountant credential. That mix shapes how he approaches cases and the kinds of matters that reach his desk.
He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and later completed a Juris Doctor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Those two degrees supply different tools. One teaches number-driven analysis. The other trains legal reasoning and courtroom procedure.
Before entering the legal profession, Patterson became a Certified Public Accountant. He received his CPA credential in 1975 through the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants. The accounting credential is a visible part of his background and informs his work when financial detail matters in litigation or regulatory review.
Patterson’s admissions span state and federal forums. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and has credentials to appear before the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and has practiced before the United States Supreme Court. Those admissions reflect a practice that has included trial and appellate work.
His career has brought together elements of finance and law. He has been involved in matters where accounting analysis intersects with legal claims, and that intersection often requires careful document review, expert testimony, and methodical case preparation. He is experienced in handling procedural and substantive issues that arise when financial records are central to a dispute.
Colleagues and clients have noted his ability to parse complex financial material and to translate it into clear arguments in court. He tends to take a methodical approach in building cases, relying on documents, testimony, and established legal standards rather than broad theoretical claims. That approach can be particularly useful in cases that turn on numbers, contracts, or regulatory compliance.
Outside the courtroom he has kept ties to accounting practice standards through his CPA background and the professional networks that credentialing creates. His dual background continues to shape the work he accepts and how he frames legal strategies.
He currently concentrates his practice on representing clients in matters before Pennsylvania and federal courts, including appellate proceedings.
